‘Very responsive, commercial, and problem-solving oriented’, Baker McKenzie LLP‘s renewable energy offering is a frequent fixture in financing deals across both domestic and international projects. The wider firm’s international scope and structure makes it a popular destination for foreign clients investing into the US renewables market. A trio of partners coordinate the industry group: Clyde Rankin, senior counsel at the New York office and a veteran advisor to sponsors on energy projects; José Morán in Chicago, who has a strong recent track record in wind projects; and James O’Brien, who is also based in Chicago and is a senior figure across project financing. Further key figures include Stan Sirot and tax expert Maher Haddad, both of whom also work at the Chicago office.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Baker McKenzie team we work with is fantastic. They are very responsive, commercial, and problem-solving oriented. Their drafting skills are also impeccable.'
- 'James O'Brien and Stan Sirot are my primary partner contacts and they're both excellent. They are very commercial and have a great sense of what we are trying to accomplish in our deals, and how to get the deal over the line most efficiently.'
Key clients
- Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.
- Siemens Financial Services, Inc (Aggregation Debt Facility)
- Burnham RNG LLC
- EDF Renewables, Inc.
- J-POWER USA Investment Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
- Represented Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital in its acquisition of 50% interest in a portfolio of onshore wind, utility-scale solar projects.
- Represented Siemens Financial Services in closing several borrowings under an existing $100m senior secured revolving credit facility for the development of a portfolio of commercial and industrial solar and storage projects.
- Advised Burnham RNG as the sponsor in a secured mezzanine financing to support the construction of the Pasco Resource Recovery Center.
Lawyers
Practice head
Clyde Rankin; José Morán; James O'Brien
Other key lawyers
Stan Sivot; Maher Haddad